Create with Clay Summer Camp (August 10 - 13 | Ages 8 - 10)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 10 - 13, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and bring your ideas to life in clay! In this hands-on 4-day class, students will explore the world of form, texture, and design through creative clay projects.
We’ll experiment with shaping, molding, and sculpting clay to create both functional and decorative pieces. Students will learn techniques such as hand-building, coil and slab construction, and basic surface texturing to make unique artworks.
Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will explore clay techniques while creating bold, tactile pieces they can be proud of. Come ready to shape, sculpt, and bring your ideas to life!
All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!
Create and Play! Summer Camp (August 10 - 13 | Ages 5 - 7)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 10 - 13, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 5-7 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Get ready for a week full of imagination, exploration, and hands-on fun! In this 4-day camp, students will dive into a variety of creative projects that encourage play, experimentation, and self-expression.
We’ll explore painting, clay, mixed media, and other playful art activities to create colorful, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Students will experiment with texture, pattern, and design while bringing their ideas to life in bold and imaginative ways.
Every project encourages creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving — all while helping students see the world through their own art-making and make new friends along the way.
Please bring a lunch and get ready for a week of artistic adventure and playful creativity!
All supplies will be provided.
Cartooning Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 10 - 13, from 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Fee: $195/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Write! Draw! Ink! This workshop teaches the process of cartooning and caricature drawing. Students will follow along on a step-by-step basis to draw some favorite characters as well as create their own characters and write and draw their own stories.
All supplies will be provided.
Make It Now: Open Studio
Date: Sunday, August 16
Fee: $99/ discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown glass piece in 20 minutes or less! Choose from a float, flower, ornament, drinking glass, mushroom, or heart.
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your piece will be ready for pickup 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add a product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Screen Printing Workshop
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 22 and 23, from 10 am to 1 pm
Fee: $155/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Miles Labitzke
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Come print with us! Join our two-day workshop and explore various screen printing techniques. You'll learn how to create multicolored prints on paper or fabric using stencils and screen burning. Bring your own image, and we’ll guide you through the process to bring it to life!
Please bring something to take notes with such as a sketchpad or notebook and ideas for imagery.
Make It Now: Floats
Date: Saturday, August 22
Fee: $99 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown float in 20 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your float will be ready for pick up 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Ceramic Masks
Dates: Sunday, August 23 from 1-4 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 5+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1 & 2
Make a face mask of yourself or be creative! The clay will be fired for outdoor or indoor use.
All ages are welcome! Students younger than 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.
All supplies included. Dress for mess!
Make It Now: Floats
Date: Saturday, August 29
Fee: $99 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown float in 20 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your float will be ready for pick up 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, September 5
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 20 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, September 6
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 20 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Evening Make it Now: Colorburst Paperweights
Date: Thursday, September 10
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing and work with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own colorful glass paperweight in 20 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your paperweight will be ready for pickup 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Dian Cui–Inspired Jewelry: Hands-On Feather Art Workshop
Dates: Saturday, September 12, from 1 pm–4 pm
Fee: $139/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jenny Wang
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Explore Dian Cui–inspired jewelry, a modern take on a traditional Chinese feather art known for its bright color and delicate texture.
In this hands-on workshop, students will use ethically sourced, naturally shed feathers (non-kingfisher) along with simple materials to create their own jewelry piece. You’ll learn basic design, layering, and assembly techniques in a step-by-step, beginner-friendly process.
Project options may include a hairpin, hair clip, earrings, or brooch, with flexibility to choose your own colors and style a variety of copper bases and a selection of a variety of copper bases, dyed goose feathers in multiple colors, faux pearls, and all tools needed during the class.
Optional premium materials will also be available for purchase from the instructor during the workshop. Students may choose to upgrade to natural undyed peacock feathers for an additional $15 per student. Mother-of-pearl inlay accessories will be available for an additional $10 each. Natural freshwater pearls and assorted natural gemstones will also be available for $20 each.
No experience is needed. By the end of the class, each student will leave with a finished, wearable piece.
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, September 13
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 20 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Acrylic Painting: Textured Seascape
Date: Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Capture the beauty and movement of the ocean in this beginner-friendly textured acrylic painting workshop! Students will learn how to create a stunning coastal scene featuring rolling waves, a glowing sunset, and seabirds in flight while exploring techniques for building dimension with texture mediums. Along the way, you'll practice color blending, composition, layering, and creating realistic water textures and atmospheric effects.
No previous painting experience is required—all skill levels are welcome. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a unique textured seascape painting ready to display.
All supplies provided!
Make it Now: Pumpkin
Date: Saturday, September 19
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, September 20
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, September 26
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, September 27
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Kids' Drawing
Dates: Sundays, September 27 - October 18, from 1:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fee: $175/discount with member code
Ages: 10-16
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Drawing is both fun and easy to learn! In this engaging class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects, including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life. You'll have the opportunity to work with different drawing media while learning key techniques such as contrast, highlights and shadows, composition, and more. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it simple to follow along and create beautiful, finished artwork with confidence!
All supplies provided.
Evening Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Thursday, October 1
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing and work with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown glass pumpkin in 30 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, October 3
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, October 4
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, October 10
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, October 24
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, October 25
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Evening Make It Now: Spooky Ghosts
Date: Thursday, October 29
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing and work with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown glass ghost in 30 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your ghost will be ready for pickup 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, October 31
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, November 1
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, November 7
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, November 8
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Evening Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Thursday, November 12
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing and work with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown glass pumpkin in 30 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, November 14
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, November 15
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Straw Star Ornament Workshop
Dates: Saturday, November 21 from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Create beautiful handmade straw stars inspired by traditional Ukrainian and Eastern European holiday decorations. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn how to transform natural straw and thread into intricate geometric ornaments using simple weaving techniques. Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided practice, students will explore the cultural history and symbolism of these traditional decorations while creating one or more finished straw stars to take home.
This workshop requires no previous crafting or weaving experience. Participants will leave with new skills, handmade ornaments, and an appreciation for sustainable materials and folk art traditions passed down through generations..
All supplies included.
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, November 21
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Holiday Mosaics
Dates: Saturday, November 21, from 6 pm -8 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Create mosaic decorations for yourself or for a gift. Choose the shape and glass to create one-of-a-kind mosaics or holiday decorations.
All supplies provided.
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, November 22
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Saturday, November 28
Fee: $125/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Make It Now: Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, November 29
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own pumpkin in 30 minutes or less! Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
Reservations are required. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes
Holiday Mosaics
Dates: Saturday, December 19, from 6 pm -8 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Create mosaic decorations for yourself or for a gift. Choose the shape and glass to create one-of-a-kind mosaics or holiday decorations.
All supplies provided.
Painting Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, August 3 - 7, from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Acrylics are one of the most versatile media ever invented! Bright, luminous colors, ease of use, and infinite techniques make acrylic painting a boundless, creative choice. Whether you are intrigued by acrylic's potential or have worked in acrylic for years, this summer art camp has something for everyone!
Designed specifically for kids aged 10-16, we will cover the basics of composition, light & shadow, color harmony, and perspective. You will have the opportunity to paint a variety of summer-themed subjects: beaches, oceans, mountains, sunsets, flowers, and more. We will delve into some of the alternative techniques acrylics have to offer: washes, layering, dripping, sponging, spraying, textured mediums, collage, etc!
This summer art camp is the perfect opportunity for young artists to expand their creative horizons and learn new techniques.
All supplies will be provided.
Drawing Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, August 3 -7, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Drawing is extremely easy and fun! We will be drawing a variety of subjects, such as landscapes, animals, flowers, and still lifes in this class. We will be working in several drawing media and will be covering contrast, highlights, shadow, and composition in this exciting class!
The subjects will be taught step-by-step. You will be able to follow along with the steps to achieve beautiful finished projects!
All supplies will be provided.
Around the World Summer Camp (August 3 - 6 | Ages 5 - 7)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 3 -6, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 5-7 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Embark on a creative journey around the world! In this 4-day camp, students will explore different countries, cultures, and traditions while seeing the world through the lens of art. Projects may be inspired by traditional art from each region or by a famous building or landmark unique to that place.
We’ll experiment with painting, model magic, and mixed media to design colorful portraits, landscapes, and scenes full of texture and pattern.
From vibrant city streets to peaceful natural landscapes, every project encourages creativity, storytelling, and a celebration of the world’s diversity — all while helping students experience the joy of seeing the world through their own art-making and making new friends along the way.
Please bring a lunch and dress for mess as we set off on an artistic adventure that spans the globe!
All supplies will be provided.
Mosaic Makers Summer Camp (August 3 -6 | Ages 8 - 10)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 3 -6, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Get ready to create colorful, sparkling works of art! In this hands-on mosaic workshop, students will roll up their sleeves and explore the world of pattern, color, and design.
We’ll experiment with arranging tiles, glass, and other materials to create vibrant mosaics. Students will learn how to plan designs, cut and shape pieces safely, and assemble them into both flat and dimensional artworks.
Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will explore texture, color, and composition while creating bold, eye-catching pieces they can be proud of. Come ready to design, arrange, and bring your ideas to life!
All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!
Make It Now: Floats
Date: Saturday, August 1
Fee: $99 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown float in 20 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your float will be ready for pick up 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Drawing and Painting Pets Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 27 -31, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Have you ever wanted to draw and paint a portrait of your pet? Learn how to draw and paint pet portraits in a variety of interesting poses, going about their daily activities in this exciting class!
All supplies will be provided.
Drawing and Painting Sea Creatures Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 27 - 31, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Dive into drawing and painting the fascinating world of sea creatures! In this class, students will explore the beauty, movement, and diversity of ocean life using a variety of drawing and painting techniques and media.
Through step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants will learn expressive and playful approaches to illustrating marine animals — from flowing jellyfish and darting fish to majestic sea turtles and whales. We’ll focus on gesture drawing to capture movement, as well as structure and detail to create dynamic, believable artwork.
A series of guided demos will help students build the skills needed to create vibrant, true-to-life drawings and paintings of their favorite sea creatures. Open to all levels of experience.
All supplies will be provided.
Puppeteers Summer Camp (July 27 - 30 | Ages 8 - 10)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 27 - 30, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
In this hands-on 4-day class, students will explore the world of puppetry, character design, and movement through creative projects.
Students will build and decorate puppets using a variety of materials, including fabric, paper, clay, and recycled objects. They’ll learn techniques for creating movable parts, expressive faces, and unique characters, and discover how to bring their puppets to life through performance.
Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will develop puppetry skills while creating imaginative, interactive puppets they can use in stories and shows.
All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!
Superhero Adventure Summer Camp (July 27 - 30 | Ages 5 - 7)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 27 - 30, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 5-7 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Get ready to unleash your inner hero! In this action-packed 4-day camp, students will dream up their very own superheroes — complete with epic powers, daring backstories, and bold costumes.
We’ll design dynamic hero portraits, sculpt power necklaces, and create comic-style scenes bursting with movement and adventure. From masks and emblems to secret lairs and city skylines, every project will bring each student’s unique hero universe to life.
Whether your hero can fly, control the weather, talk to animals, or invent incredible gadgets, this camp is all about imagination, creativity, and super-powered fun!
Please bring a lunch and get ready for an action-filled artistic adventure!
All supplies will be provided.
Make It Now: Votives
Date: Sunday, July 26
Fee: $99/ discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown glass votive in 30 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your votive will be ready for pick up 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Cloisonné-Inspired Jewelry: A Beginner-Friendly Workshop
Dates:Saturday, July 25, from 2 pm–4 pm
Fee: $95/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jenny Wang
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Cloisonné enamel, known as Jing Tai Lan, is a traditional Chinese art form known for its bright colors and detailed metalwork. In this workshop, students will learn about its history and visual style while creating their own simplified version using safe, beginner-friendly materials (no kiln or firing required).
Participants will design and assemble a jewelry piece inspired by cloisonné, using segmented patterns and their own color choices. Options may include a pendant, earrings, or a brooch.
This class is designed for beginners with no experience needed. By the end, each student will complete a finished, wearable piece inspired by this classic art form.
All supplies provided.
Drawing & Painting Sci Fi and Fantasy Creatures Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 20 - 24, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Painting and Drawing Studio
Explore the fascinating world of fantasy creatures in this exciting class! We will depict dragons, dinos, mecha, monsters, robots, elves, gnomes, trolls, shape-shifters, mutants, clones, giant insectoids, animal-creature hybrids, multi-creature hybrids, and all the amazing things they do: running, flying, swimming, battling foes, rescuing heroes, breathing fire, etc.
We will explore creatures in a variety of media, starting with drawing and continuing in the media of your choice — colored pencil, watercolor, and markers.
All supplies will be provided.
Watercolor Painting Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 20 - 24, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Enjoy the fascinating, vibrant world of watercolors in this exciting class! We will paint and draw a variety of subjects, such as landscapes, animals, portraits, and still lives, and explore color, value, shadow, perspective, materials, and brush handling in this fun and informative class for everyone!
All supplies will be provided.
All About Sculpture Summer Camp (July 20 - 23 | Ages 8 - 10)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 20 - 23, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Ready to think in 3D? In this hands-on sculpture workshop, students will roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of building, carving, and casting!
We’ll explore a variety of sculpting techniques, including modeling forms by hand, carving into material to create dynamic 3D reliefs, and learning how casting works to reproduce dimensional designs. Students will even build their own armatures — the hidden “skeletons” that support larger sculptures — and see how structure helps bring creative ideas to life.
Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will experiment with shape, texture, and form while creating bold, tactile artworks they can be proud of. Come ready to build, carve, and create in three dimensions!
All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!
Wild About Animals Summer Camp (July 20 - 23 | Ages 5 - 7)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 20 - 23, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 5-7 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Get ready to go Wild About Animals! In this fun-filled 4-day camp, we’ll explore the amazing world of creatures big and small — from rainforest monkeys and jungle cats to ocean dolphins and backyard critters. Students will discover fascinating animal facts and use their imaginations to bring their favorite wildlife to life through art.
We’ll paint bright animal portraits, sculpt creatures in model magic, and create colorful habitat scenes using mixed media. Whether it’s furry, feathered, or scaly, every project will celebrate the personality and movement of the animal kingdom!
Please bring a lunch and get ready for a roaring, splashing, tail-wagging creative adventure!
All supplies will be provided.
Selfie & Sketch: Exploring Portraiture (July 20 - 23 | Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 20–23, from 9 am to 1 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 11-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Breannah Gammon
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Join us for a week of creative self-expression as you explore the art of portraiture — all about faces, feelings, and personal style! From bold, expressive sketches to colorful mixed-media selfies, you’ll experiment with different ways to capture yourself and others on paper.
Students will work with pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolor, and more while learning fun, approachable techniques for drawing faces, proportions, features, and expression. We’ll explore realistic portraits, stylized illustrations, and creative backgrounds that tell a story about who you are.
By the end of this 4-day camp, you’ll have a collection of original portraits — including a finished self-portrait — and we’ll celebrate everyone’s work with a mini gallery showcase!
Bring a snack for our break and get ready for a week full of creativity, confidence, and artistic discovery!
All supplies are provided.
Make It Now: Drinking Glass
Date: Sunday, July 19
Fee: $99/ discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown glass drinking cup in 30 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your cup will be ready for pick up 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Drawing and Painting Animals Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 13 - 17, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Learn to depict the beauty, energy, and diversity of animal life utilizing a variety of drawing and painting techniques and media. Learn a range of expressive and playful approaches to zoological illustration with step-by-step instructions, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, gaining the foundation you need to draw any zoological subject you like. Create animal gesture drawings and learn to depict the movement and structure of animals in action. Through a series of step-by-step demos, learn to produce true-to-life drawings and paintings of animals. The class is open to all levels of experience.
All supplies will be provided.
Cartooning Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 13 - 17, from 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Write! Draw! Ink! This workshop teaches the process of cartooning and caricature drawing. Students will follow along on a step-by-step basis to draw some favorite characters as well as create their own characters and write and draw their own stories.
All supplies will be provided.
Fairies and Fantasy Summer Camp (July 13 - 16 | Ages 8 - 10)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 13 - 16, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Step into an enchanting world of magic and imagination! In this whimsical camp, young artists will create their own fairy and design a magical home using natural and upcycled materials.
Campers will build a glass jar fairy house and craft miniature furniture, accessories, and peg-doll clothing using materials like moss, twine, shells, dried flowers, paper, wood, and soft modeling materials. We’ll even create a tiny fairy garden to complete the scene.
Along the way, students will explore creative problem-solving, hands-on STEM concepts, and sensory play as they paint, sculpt, build, and design their miniature world.
Each camper will leave with a one-of-a-kind fairy house and a magical collection of tiny treasures.
Please bring a lunch and get ready for a creative journey through the art-making forest!
All supplies are provided.
DIY Fashion Lab (July 13 - 16 | Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 13–16, from 9 am to 1 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 11-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Dive into a week of creative self-expression with wearable art that’s totally your style! Explore tie-dye, shrinky-dink jewelry, felted accessories, and more as you design one-of-a-kind pieces you’ll love to wear.
Students will experiment with fabric, beads, felt, and other fun materials to make jewelry, scarves, bags, and other cool creations. By the end of the week, you’ll have a personal collection of art you can show off — plus a fashion show to celebrate everyone’s amazing designs!
Bring a snack for our break and get ready for a week full of color, creativity, and fun!
All supplies are provided.
Fairies and Folklore Summer Camp (July 13 - 16 | Ages 5 - 7)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 13 - 16, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 5-7 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Join us in the magical world of fairies and folklore! In this 4-day camp, we’ll explore enchanting tales, woodland sprites, mystical creatures, and legendary beings from stories around the world. Students will draw inspiration from myths and fairy tales as they create art filled with imagination and wonder.
We’ll experiment with a variety of media such as paint, model magic, and mixed media to design whimsical characters, magical landscapes, and tiny treasures inspired by folklore traditions.
Please bring a lunch and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of myth and magic!
All supplies will be provided.
Drawing Summer Camp
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 6 - 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Drawing is extremely easy and fun! We will be drawing a variety of subjects, such as landscapes, animals, flowers, and still lifes in this class. We will be working in several drawing media and will be covering contrast, highlights, shadow, and composition in this exciting class!
The subjects will be taught step-by-step. You will be able to follow along with the steps to achieve beautiful finished projects!
All supplies will be provided.
Under the Sea Summer Camp (July 6 - 9 | Ages 5 - 7)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 6 - 9, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 5-7 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Dive into the world of undersea art with us! In this 4-day camp, we'll explore the wonders of the ocean and the creatures that call it home. We'll learn about different types of marine life, from colorful fish to majestic whales, and how to create art inspired by the sea.
You'll get to experiment with different media like paint, model magic, and mixed media to create your own sea-themed masterpieces.
Please remember to bring a lunch and get ready to immerse yourself in creativity and discovery!
All supplies will be provided.
Water Ways Summer Camp (July 6 - 9 | Ages 8 - 10)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 9, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Dive into the fascinating world of water! In this immersive camp, young artists will explore aquatic life from streams and lakes to the open ocean through engaging, hands-on art projects.
Campers will discover the creatures and ecosystems that live in and around water while creating water-themed artworks that incorporate sculpture, painting, and drawing. From sculpting fish and sea life to painting underwater scenes and drawing rippling landscapes, students will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques as they bring their ideas to life.
Along the way, we’ll explore creative problem-solving, simple STEM concepts, and sensory play as we learn about movement, habitats, and the unique environments that water creates.
Each student will leave with a collection of water-inspired artworks celebrating the beauty and diversity of aquatic life.
Please bring a lunch and get ready to make a splash in this creative adventure!
All supplies are provided.
Soft Sculpture & Fiber Arts (July 6 - 9 | Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 9, from 9 am to 1 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 11-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
This camp is perfect for young artists eager to dive into textile art and soft sculpture. Students will learn a range of fiber techniques — including embroidery, tie-dye, weaving, and needle felting — to create imaginative artwork using fabric and other soft materials.
Throughout the week, participants will build foundational skills in each method, exploring pattern, texture, and design while creating soft sculptures and vibrant fabric pieces. From wearable art to dimensional textile projects, students will experiment and develop creations that reflect their own unique style.
All supplies are included. Please bring a lunch and join us for a fun, hands-on week of creativity and fiber arts exploration!
Make It Now: Jellyfish Paperweight
Date: Sunday, June 21
Fee: $145/ discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own Jellyfish Paperweight in 30 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your bowl will be ready for pickup 48 hours later.
Ages 8+
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry: Traditional Inlay Art Workshop
Dates: Saturday, June 13, from 2 pm–4 pm
Fee: $100/discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jenny Wang
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Mother-of-pearl inlay, known as luo dian in Chinese, is a traditional art form admired for its luminous, iridescent beauty and detailed craftsmanship. In this hands-on workshop, students will explore this technique through a simplified, beginner-friendly approach while creating their own piece of jewelry.
Participants will learn the basics of working with shell materials, including cutting, shaping, and arranging pieces to create a balanced design. Along the way, students will also be introduced to the history and cultural context of mother-of-pearl inlay.
A variety of project options will be available—such as pendants, earrings, or brooches—and students will be able to choose their own colors and compositions, making each piece unique.
No prior experience is required. By the end of the class, each student will complete a finished, wearable piece that highlights the natural beauty of mother-of-pearl.
All supplies provided.
Make It Now: Supersized Bubble Bowl
Date: Saturday, June 13
Fee: $140/ discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own Supersized Bubble Bowl in 30 minutes or less. Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your Bubble Bowl will be ready for pick up 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
Make It Now: Votives
Date: Saturday, June 6
Fee: $99/ discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own blown glass votive in 30 minutes or less!
All supplies provided. Reservations are required. Your votive will be ready for pick up 48 hours later.
NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add the product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.
All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes.